(a) Form of Electronic Signature. A document that is converted directly
from a word processing application to PDF (as opposed to scanning) must be
signed in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3)(C).
(b) Other Documents. A signature on a document other than a document
filed as provided under subdivision (a) must be an original handwritten
signature and must be scanned into PDF format for electronic filing.
(c) Unauthorized Use of ECF Log-in and Password. No one may
knowingly allow anyone other than a filer’s authorized agent to use the filer’s
ECF log-in and password.
Note: Amended December 1, 2018, to eliminate the court’s prior signature requirement including an
“s/”. The amendment is consistent with amendments to Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3)(C), effective December
1, 2018, which require that documents filed through a person’s electronic filing account contain the
person’s name on a signature block. Effective January 1, 2012, former Local Rule 5.11 became Local
Rule 5-7.
